Sr Project Manager

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a seasoned professional to oversee construction projects. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in complex projects, particularly residential mid-rise developments, and holds a degree in civil engineering. The role involves client communication, project management, and adherence to quality standards. Strong management and communication skills are essential, with proficiency in MS Office and Primavera. This position offers opportunities for career progression and innovative project solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in complex construction projects.
• Project experience in residential mid-rise development.
• Ability to oversee project management from design to completion.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients regarding project progress.
• Participate in planning and design alternatives.
• Administer project budgets and quality controls.
• Oversee day-to-day management of construction projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Contractual administration

Team management

Education

Degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with the Clients representatives continuously regarding Project Progress and areas of concerns.
• Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for the construction project.
• Develop and/or administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions.
• Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of the construction project.
• Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiates revisions
• where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results.
• Ensure that project operations are in compliance with design specifications and with client requirements.
• Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing operations.
• Inspects, approves, and accepts completed projects for the institution, ensuring conformance with institutional standards, building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications.
• Researches and prepares various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and/or other issues, as appropriate.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.

Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• A degree in civil engineering, project management or any related discipline is required.
• 15 or more years of working on complex projects end-to-end within the construction field.
• Experience in consulting/PMC is mandatory.
• Have previous project experience in residential, mid-rise is esential.
• Experience in report writing.
• Experience in contractual administration.
• Must have on-site Project experience from initial design through to handover and completion.
• Adequate work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to think ahead, identify new opportunities and create new and innovative approaches to work-related issues.
• Familiar with Design (Space & Functional Analysis, Operators/ Client Liaison, cross-disciplinary issues/ coordination, construction interfaces, programming, cost, etc.).
• Strong Management of large teams and communication.
• Demonstrates a determination, desire to succeed and a wish to progress and develop within a commercial role.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and strong user skill level within MS Office or Primavera.
• Excellent numerical and communication skills.